As usual, it's time for our weekly ten-minute session with Michael Brook, head of the Bureau of Accident Investigation.
Michael: Hello, Alexander. Hello, dear listeners. I wish you all health and to avoid any trouble. But if, God forbid, something happens, call me at 718 256 56 10. I will immediately connect you with a lawyer at any time, day or night.
Alexander: Michael, before our conversation, listener Gregory called. He is disabled and uses a wheelchair. He was taken to the doctor, and on the way, his wheelchair wheel got stuck in a road crack. He fell and broke his right arm. Gregory wants to thank you and ask how being in a wheelchair affects his case.
Michael: The fact that Gregory was in a wheelchair increases the responsibility of the property owner. If the lawyer proves the owner's fault, compensation can be obtained. For example, a man fell due to a defect at an office, and the lawyer proved the owners' fault, resulting in a $500,000 insurance payout.
If something similar happens, call me at 718 256 56 10 or find me at michaelbrook.com.
Victor: I was in a jeep and wasn't buckled up. How does this affect my case?
Michael: New rules require everyone to be buckled up, but this doesn't absolve the driver from responsibility. For example, a woman in an Uber was injured due to the driver's violation. The lawyer proved the driver's fault, and the insurance paid $100,000.
Tatiana: I live in a private house, and we have a broken board at the exit. What happens if I fall?
Michael: If the owner knew about the defect and didn't fix it, they are responsible for the consequences. For example, a woman fell due to a faulty tile and received a $300,000 compensation. Call me at 718 256 56 10 if needed.